PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING LOAD SHARING MODULE ON CERTAIN 3412 GENSETS. Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING LOAD SHARING MODULE ON CERTAIN 3412 GENSETS.

Usage:

REBE1889-00

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07Jun2007

U-238

A-195

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING LOAD SHARING MODULE ON CERTAIN 3412 GENSETS.
1908		PI31277

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31277" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31277" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
31Dec2007	30Jun2008

PROBLEM

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The Load Sharing Module needs to be installed on certain 3412 Gensets. The Affected Product where shipped without the Load Sharing Module installed.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
3412C	9EP03959 DJN00986, 989, 1008, 1022, 1032, 1135, 1222-1224, 1265-1266, 1268 TFT00560-00561, 568, 596, 657, 695, 703, 722-724, 728

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
4	3B4504	LOCKWASHER-1/4
1	4W5972	KNOB
4	5C2890	NUT-HEX
1	7C4550	SEAL-ROT SFT
4	8C6433	SCREW-PAN HEAD
4	8C9660	WASHER
4	8T0337	SCREW-MACHINE
8	9X8256	WASHER
1	1290308	POTENTIOMETER
1	1541757	PANEL
1	1610797	CONTROL AS
1	2018021	HARNESS AS

ACTION REQUIRED

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See attached Rework Procedure.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 3.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING LOAD SHARING MODULE ON CERTAIN 3412 GENSETS

MODELS INVOLVED - Certain 3412 Gensets

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The Load Sharing Module needs to be installed on products listed below. These units where shipped without the Load Sharing Module installed. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 07Jun2007 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 07Jun2007 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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Instructions

1. Reference.
SEBU7125 Operation & Maintenance Manual 3412 Generator
RENR2344 3412C EMCP II + For PEEC Engines Electrical System Schematic.
RENR2342 3412C EMCP II For PEEC Engines Electrical System Schematic.

2. Isolate Genset before commencing any work on the unit, activate emergency stop, open Genset breaker, and disconnect battery cables. Ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to at all times.

3. Install Load Sharing Module assembly Image 1.1.1

Image1.1.1

4. Clear generator area, reconnect batteries, release emergency stop, and clear emergency stop fault code.

5. Run functional test on Genset.

6. Put Genset package back into operations.